____ refers to failure to perform an act that is one's required duty or that is required by law. 

A. Misfeasance
B. Nonfeasance
C. Malfeasance
D. Res ipsa loquitur
E. Subpoena testificandum


B. Nonfeasance
Nonfeasance refers to failure to perform an act that is one's required duty or that is required by law.

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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